Future Principal 02-20-2026

This advertisement is to identify a pool of applicants to fill positions that become available for the 2026-2027 school year.  Applicants should state the level (elementary, intermediate, middle, or high) for which they are applying.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Establishes a school vision and culture that fosters achievement for all students as well as professional growth for all staff members.
• Monitors and evaluates the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through purposeful formal and informal observations.
• Provides and engages staff members in focused, research-based, collaborative professional development.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise with uses of technology, software, and data analysis.
• Manages the school plant and fiscal operations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Evaluates all staff members with a direct focus on capitalizing on talents and constant improvement.
• Navigates the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school in the community by establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with community organizations and individuals.
• Implements state and county Board of Education policies as well as Maryland laws.
• Demonstrates Instructional Leadership qualities that will successfully lead and prepare staff to develop and attain high levels of student achievement.
• Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and student’s; interpret and enforce the school systems policies and regulations.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to School Board policy and the due process rights of students.
• Reports to the Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Academic Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligibility for a license/certificate as an Administrator II as required by Maryland State Board of Education Bylaws at time of application.
• Three Years’ Experience in administration and/or supervision at the appropriate level is preferred.
• Successfully completed a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the appropriate level is preferred.

DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:

This is a 12-month position.  Salary is based on the appropriate teachers' scale plus responsibility

factor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Principal position must submit a completed online application available from our website at worcesterk12.org.
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications will be prescreened.
• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

The position will be open until filled.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.